Church Services in Cobram Area on Sundays
A dated schedule lists church services across Cobram and nearby towns. It notes Anglican Holy Communion on first Sundays and late December references, Methodist services at Kyanamon Cobram and Yarroweyah, Presbyterian gatherings at Naringam, Yarroweyah, and Cobram, with appointed times and a rector Reverend W. H. Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prebsyterian Church
Naringam Yarroweyah
Yarroweyah
W. H. Patterson
Publishing Arrangements for Courier Year End Issue
Advertisers and subscribers are advised there will be no Courier issue on Thursday December 30 1937. This last issue of 1937 includes a calendar for readers. The note thanks supporters and extends Christmas and New Year wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Forthcoming Events at the Mechanics' Institute January
The notice lists upcoming events at the Mechanics' Institute including 25-Deuce Vare and a 2-Dance segment with Leli St. Joseph's Hat. Read as a brief public notices item for January events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Leli St. Joseph’s
Postage Rates for Ancratia New Zealand and UK to U.S.
An OCR fragment lists postage costs with values such as 1d for Ancratia and New Zealand, 2d via France to the United Kingdom, 2d to British possessions, and 4d to foreign countries, referencing routes through Allam. The text is garbled but shows per-letter rates and route notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancratia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
France
U.S
Wax matches banned in Shepparton Shire by order
An Order-in-Council bans the use of wax matches in the Shire of Shepparton through the end of next April as a fire prevention measure. Wheat deliveries to Cobram continue heavy, with 101,224 bags delivered by Tuesday evening and crews hauling up to 25 miles. A bookmaker’s lament at Speed Course prompts police action as patrons jeer and a man is escorted from the betting enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
Cobram
Berrigan
Cobr Iin
McKenzie
Potter
Ben Seth
Umonist
Engagement announced in Overton Park Oaklands
The engagement is announced between Mabel Fealy third daughter of Mr and Mrs C Fealy of Overton Park Oak lands and John Fisher son of Mr and Mrs J Fisher of Murra Murra Berri gan. Prior to departure for a district school in the outbeck a wristlet watch was presented by the parents of scholars attending the school. Thomas Henry Ball of Numurkah agent died August 21 leaving a will dated December 23 1996 bequeathing personal property valued at £18074 to his widow and children.
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W. Mabel
C. Fealy
Overton Park
Oaklands
John
J. Fisher
Murra Murra
Berrigan
Outbeck
Thomas Henry Ball
Numurkah
Warne
Iyr
Nsw
Cubram
Yeu
Sydney
Wutson
A .Chool
Bourke
Tiesen Hui
Broken Hill
Mona
Asa
Progress Association Hearing Criticizes Wheat Bag Scheme
At a Progress Association meeting, J T Close said Finley loses money due to government refusal for wheat stacking sites at railway yards. Howarth claimed railways lose heavily yearly as wheat supplies shrink under the free bag scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Asociation
J. T. Close
Thhat Finley
Howarth
Yarrawonga Local Notices and Celebration Updates
Yarrawonga Mr and Mrs R O Hughes pass Intermediate Examination Victoria. Mr A V Dolphin son of Mulwala receives wings at Royal Australian Air Force graduation. Lucy Hughes of Bank of New South Wales Yarrawonga listed in lieu of Mr G Davine. Dr and Mrs A Kennedy and Mr and Mrs W J Gorman return after caravan tour of New South Wales. Engagement announced Myra James Rosebank Warrenbayne and Alfred Clive Jerrard Finley Mosman Sydney. Hotel front smeared with oil in early hours. police investigating. property damage costly after Yarrawonga remodel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Hughes
Yarrawonga
Pharmacy Board of Victoria
A. V. Dolphin
Dolphin
Mulwala
Royal Australasian Air Force
Te Soar
Rew See
Lucy Hughes
Bank of New South Wales
Yarawonga
G. Davine
New South Wales
A. Kennedy
W. J. Gorman
Yarsawonga
Myra
W. James
Rosebank
Warrenbayne
Alfred Clive Jerrard
Finley
J. C. Jerrard
Mosman
Sydney
Murray cod close season debated in Victoria assembly
The Chief Secretary opposed a three year Murray cod close season arguing it requires NSW and South Australia action. Frost urged the move citing depletion. Victoria breeds cod but relies on interstate waters. Netting, anglers, more fishermen, and introduced species blamed for declines amid ongoing trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Frost
Labour
Maryborough
Mr Bailey
New South Wales
South Australia
Victoria
Murray River
Murray
Australia
Australian Demouitis Union
Postal Arrangements for Cobram Holiday Period
The Cobram post office closes all day December 25 for Christmas. Boxing Day December 27 opens 9 to 10 am for all business, money order closed. Afternoon mail delivery for half hour. December 28 opens 9 to 10 am and half hour afternoon for counter service. New Year Day same as December 27. January 9 to 10 am for all business except Money Orders, half hour afternoon delivery. Outward mails close at 9, 11, and 2 on 21st, 28th, and 11 am on 28th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram
Clirtates
New Year Halidays
Ofice
Numurkah Shire Council backs 1925 duck season closure
At a recent meeting the Numurkah Shire Council supported closing the 1925 duck season. Proponents cited breeding declines and out of season shooting, while some councillors argued for keeping the season open due to ongoing shooting and uncertain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Numurkah
P. D. K. O'Hanlon
Games and Fisheries Department
Garonne
McDowell
Barmah Lakes
Numurkah Shire
Meyers
O'Hanlon
Moira
Victoria
Hooper
New South
Life magazine December issue highlights fish industry and aviation tests
The December Life issue features Dr. Harold Thompson on the Australian fish industry and owning life of the fish. HH bloomfield Knight discusses the East West railway with a 538 mile locomotive run and upcoming 1700 horsepower engines extending to 560 miles. A United Airlines test on high altitude flying shows oxygen improves pilot and passenger sensory faculties above 15 000 feet, with oxygen systems to be installed in major airliners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Thompson
Bloomfied Knight
United Airlines
America
Shell Company
Muckatah Turf Club Names Officers After Strong Attendance
The annual meeting drew exceptional turnout with a £11 surplus and £81 credit balance. Officers elected include President W Murchison, Vice-presidents W Bourke J Dick P Kennedy J P Parnell J Flynn J O Meara F Carroll, Clerk of Scales J Parnell, Clerk of Course J Ryan, Handicapper W Hull, Assistant Starter L Nunan, Secretary Jos Kennedy. A £100 prize program covers Novice Handicap Pony Race Muckatah Handicap Encourage Trot Flying Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs W. Murchison
J. Dick
J. P. Parnell
J. J. Parnell
E. McDermott
M. Short
J. O'Meara W. Bourke
L. and V. Nunan
J. Ryan
T. O'Dwyer
F. Carroll
J. Kennedy
J. Flynn
J. Hefford
J. Parnell
P. Flynn
J. Anderson
W. Murchison
Messrs
W. Bourke
P. Kennedy
J. O'Meara
F. Carrol
W. Hull
A. J. Gray
L. Nunan
Jos, Kennedy
Nunan
Lloyds of London to be shown at Cobram by Photophone Talkies
Film program features the 1937 hit Lloyds of London with a stormy sea sequence. A submarine crash and rescue drama unfolds as Chester Morris Richard Dix and Doaress Del Rio lead a cast including George McKay and Stanley Andrews. The plot centers on a captain torn by his wife’s affair and a crew member trapped in a sunken submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyds of London
Cobram
Photophone Talkies
Devi
Chester Morris
Richard Dix
2Nd Doores del Rio
George McKay
Stanley Andrews
Bob
Mason
Inspector notes severe sheep infestation at Gus Swamp
Inspecter of Mind reports on 37th Septentter visit to defendant's balding at Gus Swamp. Large number of sheep infested. owner gave no ration. trauma noted in drenched, but conditions described as severe. Superintendent Dev unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leline
Gus Swamp
Obituary of Brigadier Bourchier Dies in London
Brigadier Bourchier died in London last week from pleurisy and pneumonia. He spent early years in the Strathmerton district and served with the Numurkah Light Horse Troop. He joined the first contingent as a lieutenant, fought at Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria, earned the DSO at Beersheba in 1917, and received the CMG in 1919 before returning to Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourchier
London
Victoria
Goulburn Valley
Strathmerton
Numurkah Light Horse
Gallipoli
Earat Sinai
Palestine
Sytia
Beersheba
Dancing Xmas Holidays at Cobram Club Features
Cobram Lawn Tennis Club hosts a Christmas dance on December 25 at Yarraweyah Mass with Toc umwal Orchestra. A Grand Dance follows December 27 at Cobram Mechanics’ Institute with Gervasoni’s Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobram Lawn Tennis Club
Tocumwal
Cobram Mechanics’ Institute
Gervasoni
Mooroopna Hospital notes and staff shortages in 1937
Secretary Manes reported a board meeting detailing 1937 hospital activity. Admissions totaled 208 with 18 to infectious wards, 18 discharged, eight deaths, and maintenance expenditure exceeding receipts by 170 pounds. Nurses' home shortages and bed linen issues prompted calls to fill two honorary medical vacancies. Wool auction results show Greasy Wool averaging 12 3d per pound with typical bale weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WF. Manes
T. Weston
A. L. Bennett
Kennedy
Melbowne Woolbrokers
Melbourne
Legal damages awarded in Australian motor crash case
Leah Agnes Woodbridge of Randwick was awarded £3750 by a jury in the Banco Court Sydney last week for injuries from a motor car accident involving the Communioner of Main Roads. The Victorian Chief told Gum Chefs’ Association representatives of Victoria he would not concede to further demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Agnes Woodbridge
Randwick
Banco Court
Sydney
Mr Bailey
Gum Chies’ Association of
Vietoria Sod
Thhat
Unclear OCR fragment notes mysterious event
Fragmentary text from an old newspaper page includes garbled names and phrases. Readable bits reference people like Winslet and Callispab with scattered numbers but no coherent event or location emerges.
Motoring Notes in a Fragmented Road Scene
A garbled report sketches fluctuating automobilist activity and pedestrian traffic at sea level with references to road users and police actions. It hints at observed behavior and public safety concerns but the text is heavily corrupted and many names and places are unreadable.
Victorian Forests Study Reveals Emulation Policy Aims
A report from the areal pop fysis Commission outlines policy toward future exploitation to ensure supply. It notes the Ares 2 Pevarved forest end 08 June covered 81452 acres and hints at adjustments for sustained harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barts Lakes
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Vincent Wise
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W. Tobia
LL Newton
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Church OF England
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Kyanomon
Mr Grylls
Sway
Ucal
Flying Gang
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Muckatah Turf Club
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Lioyds of
Charue CIA
Lnree
Jeeves
Dradline
Sun Wades
Jules Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Ile Os
Cobram Ram
Mooroopna Hospital
Waldia
Callispab
Sealilies Nieve
Cesta Nile
Caine
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Seeley
L Chapman
Beyer Ut Ag
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